…of legislation the organization is supporting is the Specialty Crop Research Act of 2023, introduced by U.S. Representative Elissa Slotkin. Specifically, the Specialty Crop Research Act seeks to increase funding…
USDA Announces Projects to Boost Access to Green Space for Millions
…historic Inflation Reduction Act is available on the White House Fact Sheet: One Year In, President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act is Driving Historic Climate Action and Investing in America to Create…
Kildee’s Request for Farm Bill Sugar Policy
…now that ensures that domestically grown sugar is sold into the markets before we allow for competition to come from offshore. This kind of protection allows American sugar growers to…
Groundwater Management Grants Awarded to More Than 100 Projects
…water, and ensuring water quality. The grant funds will be dispersed throughout California, benefiting various regions, including Merced County. The Merced Irrigation-Urban Groundwater Sustainability Agency is set to receive $3.4…
Milk Loss Assistance Available for Producers Impacted by Natural Disasters
…The program administered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency will provide support for dairy operations that suffered certain losses in the 2020, 2021, and 2022 calendar years. MLP assistance is available…
AgNet Weekly: Brian Kuehl on Current Trade Topics
…to California and Southeast agriculture. April 6, 2024: Jacqueline Heard, Founder and CEO, Enko – AgNet Weekly with Sabrina Halvorson April 6, 2024: Jacqueline Heard, Founder and CEO, Enko 13:10…
One Week Left to Apply for New Organic Transition Pilot Program
…farmer and member of the Environmental Farming Act Science Advisory Panel, Judith Redmond. “It’s a lot of work to learn new procedures, and market-price benefits aren’t available until the transition…
Applications for Innovation Grants Due October 30
…able to increase available funds because of President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, which will fund projects that address climate change, with a particular focus on solutions to reduce enteric methane…
Almond Update: Incentive Opportunities for Growers
…and groundwater recharge. The updated webpage also makes it possible to sort by individual agency. “You can sort by agency specifically to figure out who’s offering what and be able…
Ag Market Growth Ahead
…billion by 2027, showcasing a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 11.3%. This growth is primarily propelled by the environmental benefits derived from organic farming practices. The global market encompassing…
Strawberry Industry Thankful for Flood Assistance
…are temporarily suspended, provided agencies adhere to specified environmental and resource protection requirements for emergency projects. “The much-needed repairs to the Pajaro and Salians River levees have been a long-time…
New Grapevine Insurance Program Available
…product like this one for Grapevine,” Administrator for the USDA’s Risk Management Agency, Marcia Bunger said in a press release. “A program like this is especially critical when you realize…
USDA Getting Word Out About 22007 Financial Assistance Program
…eligible for financial assistance through a program called Section 22007, a USDA program created last year by the Inflation Reduction Act. Monica Rainge is one of the USDA coordinators on…
Week in Review: New WOTUS Creates Similar Disappointment & Additional Support Coming to Battle INSV
A revised Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule has been released by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army. The Foundation for Food & Agriculture…
